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Use the following troubleshooting information to resolve possible problems with your Quad D.E.™ Filter.
WARNING — THIS FILTER OPERATES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
When any part of the circulating system, (e.g., clamp, pump, filter, valve(s), etc.), is serviced, air can
enter the system and become pressurized. Pressurized air can cause the lid to be blown off which
can result in severe injury, death, or property damage.
1. If you are not familiar with your pool filtering system and/or heater:
Note: Turn off power to unit prior to attempting service or repair.
Problems and Corrective Actions
Problem
AIR ENTERING THE FILTER
LIMING-UP
CLOUD OF DIRT
SHORT FILTER RUNS
a. Do NOT attempt to adjust or service without consulting your dealer, or a qualified pool
technician.
b. Read the entire Installation & User's Guide before attempting to use, service or adjust the
pool filtering system or heater.
Corrective Action
Correct any conditions in your filtration system
that allow air to enter the system.
A stiffening of the fabric caused by mineral deposits. a. Removal of these may be accomplished by
It usually is due to deposits of either magnesium or
calcium or both.
A brief "cloud" of dirt may appear immediately when
the filter starts.
Until the water initially put into the pool has been
completely filtered, short filter runs are normal.
Section 6
Troubleshooting
a. Low water level in pool or spa - skimmer is
starving for water with pump running.
Add water to pool or spa.
b. Air bubbles or low water level in pump hair
and lint pot are caused by the following factors:
(1) Low water level.
(2) Clogged skimmer basket.
(3) Split suction cleaner hose.
(4) Leak in pump hair and lint pot lid.
(5) Leak in pump suction line.
c. Air bubbles coming out of water return lines into
pool or spa with pump running, see steps a-b,
above.
d. Air is discharged from the High Flow™ manual air
relief valve on top of the filter when the valve is
opened with the pump running, see steps a-b
above.
soaking the grids in six (6) parts water to
one (1) part hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid).
b. Refer to
page
10, Cleaning Filter Elements
with muriatic acid for cleaning instructions.
a. This is a characteristic of diatomite filters.
a. Plaster dust can be responsible for short
filter runs, requiring frequent cleaning.
b. Elements may be loaded with oils, debris, etc.
Clean elements, refer to Cleaning Filter Elements
on
page
11.
c. Overcharging with D.E., refer to
Quad D.E.™ Filter Installation and User's Guide
13
page
8.
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